Transatlantic airfare query.

Henry Ford III

I was checking out a potential trip to the east coast of the USA, and I've noticed that for example a SNN - EWR direct fare is several hundred € more expensive than the same journey, but via Philedelphia.

2 questions:

1/. Why?

2/. Could you just get off in Philly and not bother taking the flights to/from EWR? If you did this could you just get on the SNN bound plane on the way home?

Is there any downside to doing a "no show" for an internal flight?

L1011

1: Airlines market different prices to different audiences, e.g. when trying to grow market share. Also, SNN-EWR is a different airline to SNN-PHL-EWR so that's a factor

2: Probably could get off (well, leave - it'll be a change of plane), but you almost certainly won't be able to get back on the return leg as you'll have won't have checked in for the first leg.

galwayjohn89

If you don't turn up for a flight a lot of airlines will then cancel the remainder of the itinerary.

Henry Ford III

Vuzuggu wrote: »

If you don't turn up for a flight a lot of airlines will then cancel the remainder of the itinerary.

I know Ryanair don't. No idea why though.

galwayjohn89

Henry Ford III wrote: »

I know Ryanair don't. No idea why though.

Ryanair only sells one way tickets. You are essentially buying two one ways. They treat them as completely separate flights.

MuffinsDa

MYOB wrote: »

2: Probably could get off (well, leave - it'll be a change of plane), but you almost certainly won't be able to get back on the return leg as you'll have won't have checked in for the first leg.

It may be possible to leave at PHL, and still take the return leg from EWR. You can always claim you got lost in the airport. But then you've to deal with finding you checked bags if you have any. Don't take my word for it, check it with the airline!

Preset No.3

If you are flying SNN-EWR, that will be with United, whereas flight to PHL will be with US Airways.

andy_g

Moved to Travel forum as you may get better answer's here.

endofrainbow

it's known as hidden city ticketing and is against the terms and conditions of most airlines. If you don't show up for one leg of the itinerary, the remainder will be cancelled as you will be deemed a no-show and would have to fork out for a walk up fare for the return - which would cost you an arm and a leg.

Trains between Newark and Philly are almost on the hour and cost $50 return depending on time of day etc, if you wanted to do it that way.

Henry Ford III

Thanks endofrainbow.

A quick google found this:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airline_booking_ploys

endofrainbow

oh and I forgot to add that your bags would be tagged through to final destination.